BACKGROUND

On March 2, 1999 the Oakland City Council approved Resolution No # 74826 establishing the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).  This action combined the City Council’s previously created Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee with the Business Budget Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding the City’s two-year policy budgets.

The BAC consists of 15 members, with four appointed by the Mayor, seven appointed by Councilmembers for each of the seven Districts, one by the Community and Economic Development Committee Chairperson, two by the Finance and Management Committee Chairperson, and one by the At-Large Councilmember.   To the extent possible, the Budget Advisory Committee members reflect the geographic diversity of the City.  All members are residents or taxpayers of the City.  Appointments are for a period of two years, and appointees are limited to two consecutive terms.

Meetings are held the third Monday of every month, with staff support provided by the Budget Office.  The BAC submits regular status reports to the Finance and Management Committee.